Garrett Michael Matthias
July 06, 2018
Garrett Michael Matthias
AKA “The Great Garrett Underpants”
3/26/13 – 7/6/18
My name is: Garrett Michael Boofias
My birthday is: I am 5 years old
My address is: I am a Bulldog!
My favorite color is: Blue….and Red and Black and Green
My favorite superhero is: Batman…and Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk and Cyborg
When I grow up: I’m going to be a professional boxer
My favorite people are:
• Mommy, Daddy, my sister ‘Delcina’ (Delphina),
• The grandparents with the new house (Fredric and Cheryl Krueger),
• The grandparents with the camper (Daniel and Nita Matthias),
• My cousins: Grady, ‘that guy I took down that one time’ (Luke), and London Marie,
• My Auntie Janette and Stinky Uncle Andy (Andrew and Janette Krueger),
• Those two guys, you know, my uncles (Kristopfer Krueger and James Taylor)
• Batman!!
The things I love the most: Playing with my sister, my blue bunny, thrash metal, Legos, my daycare friends, Batman and when they put me to sleep before they access my port
Things I hate: Pants!, dirty stupid cancer, when they access my port, needles, and the monkey nose that smells like cherry farts…I do like the mint monkey nose like at Mayo Radiation and that one guy that helped me build Legos (Randy)
When I die: I am going to be a gorilla and throw poo at Daddy!
Burned or Buried: I want to be burned (like when Thor’s Mommy died) and made into a tree so I can live in it when I’m a gorilla
Big or Small Funeral: Funerals are sad: I want 5 bouncy houses (because I’m 5), Batman, and snow cones
Emilie and Ryan Matthias will honor Garrett’s final wishes by having a Celebration of Life on Saturday, July 14th from 5pm – 11pm at 2377 132nd Ct Van Meter, Iowa
Note: Symbolic Asgardian burial ceremony and fireworks will be held just after sunset
A private burial of Garrett’s ashes will be held at a later time once his parents figure out how the hell to get his ashes made into a tree and locate a nature preserve, so his tree resides in a protected area.
Donations can be made directly to the family https://www.gofundme.com/garrett-mathiasmathias-family or in Garrett’s honor to a few of the many non-profits that helped Garrett along the way: The Little Al Foundation (https://www.littlealfoundation.com), The Pink Tractor Foundation (https://www.facebook.com/PinkTractorFoundation) and the University of Iowa Dance Marathon (https://dancemarathon.uiowa.edu)
We are so grateful to the many doctors, nurses, child life specialists, musicians, art therapists, and volunteers that worked tirelessly to cure Garrett of his cancer. The reality for Garrett and so many other children is pediatric cancer is an ugly, nasty beast that leaves a path of destruction. For Garrett and many others before him – cancer kills. Those that are ‘lucky’ enough to survive endure long term debilitating side effects and the constant fear of relapse. We will fight for a cure until no other kids are robbed of their childhood, no other siblings lose their best friends, and no other parents have to bury their babies.
Garrett endured nine months of hell before he lost his battle with cancer. During that time he never lost his sense of humor and loved to tease the doctors and nurses. From whoopy cushions and sneaking clothes pins on their clothes to ‘hazing’ the interns and new staff doctors, he was forever a prankster. Nothing caught people off guard as his response to ‘see ya later alligator’:
See ya later, suckas! - The Great Garrett Underpants
Ellen Adams
07/13/2018
Hello I wanted to include a way to have ashes to a tree
The living urn.
Hope this helps the family complete his final wishes.
Also my condolences as a parent of an angel child my heart aches for you all. Time will be the only thing that heals the heart enough to continue without tears everyday all day although you will always have an empty space.
From Claremont NH
James from KS
07/13/2018
The world lost a beautiful person but his soul will be a part of many people's hearts for a long time. May the joy he left you give you strength to deal with the pain you must be dealing with.
B Morgan
07/13/2018
Sweet boy, rest in peace. Much sympathy to Garrett's family.
Stacey from Dallas, Texas
07/13/2018
God had a plan for The Great Garrett Underpants, and is continuing to use him and his life story in a remarkably beautiful way. As a cancer survivor, this story touched my soul and it is apparent that I am not the only one who feels this way. Sincere condolences and may God continue to bless you and your family.
Andrea Johnson from Chicago
07/13/2018
I've never met you, but I came across The Great Garrett Underpants courageous story. What a beautiful soul for just being 5 years of age! Be proud knowing that your son was put here on this planet to make the world a better place. He got it when many of us are still trying to figure it out. May you rest in peace little Garrett with your big heart, bouncy houses and lots of snow cones! God bless you sweet boy and my deepest condolences to your family.
Orlando Aguilar
07/13/2018
R.I.P. little man, it seems you lived your short life to the limit and left a deep print in the lives of those who had a chance to meet you.
terry rammel
07/13/2018
What superior parents you are!! May your little darling rest in peace ! You did a beautiful job raising him.
Amy from MA
07/13/2018
To the Great Garrett Underpants. I hope you get to be the biggest strongest Silverback Gorilla EVER!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing your cute, funny, amazing little boy.
Aralix
07/13/2018
The Great Garret Underpants
by
Aralix
I am the Great Garret Underpants
Underpants serve all my wants
I am a mature five years old
That is why I am so bold
I love all my family
They mean a lot to me
But now I am a little busy to fight
The enemy that is out of site
If it is to get me the dirty dude
I will curse it and will be rude
And when I am out of site
Celebrate my life and fight
Do not not be sad
Good times we had
I am the bald hero, be proud
Now I am sitting on a cloud
And boxing with the wind...
Jane
07/13/2018
I hope in my next life, I come upon that tree and meet that amazing gorilla. And his amazing gorilla parents.
Joy Shannon, Joplin MO
07/13/2018
What an amazing little guy Garrrett is! His story made me smile, laugh, and cry. I lost my mother to cancer so I know the journey was not an easy one to take with him but, he seems like he fought like Thor every step of the way. Enjoy the life of a gorilla and may your tree house live forever! God bless and keep you baby boy and keep and guide your family the rest of their journey. Rest in love.
Lisa
07/13/2018
God gave you a special angel to love for such a short time. Garrett is home now.
Maggie D.
07/13/2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your son Garrett. Please know that he has touched my soul and those around me! Godspeed sweet child and thank you!
Eric Davis
07/13/2018
Thank you for letting the world experience The Great Garrett Underpants through his own genuine obituary. What a great tribute and honor to let a little boy talk to the world that, otherwise, would never have known him . I wish I were there to play in every one of those 5 bouncy houses. God love you sweet gorilla.
Marian
07/13/2018
Heaven needed another angel, watch over us Cutie!